M3 Release

To indicate that the equipment is or is not to be released.

Position: M3-01 · Element: 132 · Name: Release Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 1 · Repeat: -

Code signifying whether or not the shipment information transaction set includes instructions for pick-up and movement of the shipment. (This code provides a means for the shipper to transmit billing data along with the movement instructions, transmit billing data ahead of the movement instructions, or follow movement instructions with complete billing data at a later date.)

If M301 contains code value `S' or `R', then M302 is date of release. If M301 contains code value `U', then M302 is estimated date of release.

Position: M3-02 · Element: 373 · Name: Date · Type: Date (DT) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 6 · Max: 6 · Repeat: -

Date (YYMMDD).

Position: M3-03 · Element: 337 · Name: Time · Type: Time (TM) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 4 · Max: 4 · Repeat: -

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time (HHMM, time range: 0000 though 2359).